Wow Air Offers 20 Percent Off Flights to See the Northern Lights

Let's get right to the point. If you were planning to head to Iceland this winter or spring to see the aurora borealis light up the night's sky, you're in luck: Wow Air is offering 20 percent off for passengers flying round-trip to Iceland during prime Northern Lights season, which lasts generally from November to February.

If you're thinking of putting off seeing the natural phenomenon until next year, don't. The Northern Lights across the world are dimming, thanks to a solar cycle. Every 11 year, the sun emits a large amount of solar flares, which lead to stronger, more frequent Northern Light occurrences. We're in the downturn now between years of continual solar flares, so the lights won't be back up to their full glory until 2024. Luckily, we haven't hit rock bottom for viewing yet—that happens in 2020—but we'd plan now, if we were you.

If you're deciding just where to look for the lights, head about 25 miles west of Reykjavik to Thingvellir National Park and nearby Bláskógabyggð for an easily-accessible viewing point. Or, if you're feeling adventurous, book a room at the 5 Million Star Hotel, about two hours north of the Icelandic capital, to sleep in a bubble room as blues, greens, and yellows flash overhead.

The deal is good for any departure city that Wow serves. In the U.S., that's Boston, Washington D.C., New York, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Miami (the new Midwestern cities Wow announced won't have routes yet, unfortunately). The discount code is good for flights from September 10 to March 10, 2018, so you could plan a quick long weekend getaway to Iceland, even if you aren't planning around the Northern Lights. Remember, Wow is a budget airline, so make sure to factor in fees for things like a carry-on bag ($40 one-way) and a checked bag ($60 one-way). Once you're ready to book, all you need to do is use promo code WOWBOREALIS to cash in. Just make sure to enter it when you're starting your flight search on the Wow Air home page. Book by September 4 to get in on the deal.